Seabed 2030

It was an incredible honor and privilege to serve as the keynote speaker at the Library of Congress GIS Day event on Thursday! The entire day was truly inspiring—from the fascinating tour of the Geography and Map Division to the vibrant Live! at the Library event. A personal highlight for me was seeing the breathtaking Heezen and Tharp 1977 World Ocean Floor map in person—it’s nothing short of spectacular! A heartfelt thank you to my family, friends, and colleagues who joined me in DC, as well as to our wonderful hosts. I’m deeply grateful to everyone in the audience who came to hear my talk on the history and future of Ocean Mapping—from Paper to Pixels. Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to me!

?? Our Atlantic and Indian Oceans Regional Mapping Community Meeting is fast approaching! This virtual event will take place from 14–16 January 2025 and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of ocean mapping. We are currently inviting participants to register as speakers and share their expertise and insights. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers and engage in meaningful discussions on advancing seabed mapping and data coordination. Key focus areas include: ? Regional progress on seabed mapping ? Enhancing data coordination and technological innovation ? Strategies for achieving the goal of a fully mapped ocean ?? Be part of this important conversation by registering as a speaker or participant today: https://lnkd.in/d6NWvRNx #OceanMapping #Seabed2030 #OceanInnovation #Hydrospatial

?? Congratulations to Antje Boetius on her appointment as the next President and CEO of MBARI! Antje has been a pivotal figure in ocean science, serving as Director of the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research for the past seven years. Under her leadership, the institute has significantly advanced our understanding of polar and marine environments. The Alfred Wegener Institute hosts Seabed 2030’s Southern Ocean Regional Center, contributing vital data and collaboration towards our goal of a fully mapped ocean floor by 2030. We wish Antje every success in her new role at MBARI - an oceanographic center dedicated to advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean ?? Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/ge-2FMQU #OceanScience #OceanMapping #MarineResearch #WomenInSTEM #Hydrospatial

?? ICYMI: We recently wrapped up the Madagascar Stakeholder workshop as part of the WIOBathy project in collaboration with the Foibe Taotsarin-tanin’i Madagasikara (FTM) - Madagascar’s National Geographic and Hydrographic Institute. ???? Hosted in Antananarivo, the collaborative workshop welcomed local stakeholders from academia, government, and industry to: ?? Share bathymetric data ?? Identify gaps in ocean mapping capabilities ?? Explore strategies to enhance local expertise in the collection and processing of bathymetric data WIOBathy is an initiative led by alumni of the The Nippon Foundation/GEBCO - General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans Training Program from the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region, which aims to produce the first authoritative bathymetric map of the WIO, with data being contributed to Seabed 2030. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/du_Qshat #Bathymetry #OceanData #SeabedMapping #Madagascar #Hydrospatial

?? “We’re bringing the ocean into focus.” Dr Dawn Wright, PhD - ocean explorer, educator, Chief Scientist at Esri , and a valued member of Seabed 2030's Strategic Advisory Group - recently joined sustainability journalist Andrew Revkin for a compelling climate-focused discussion on deep-sea exploration. Their conversation touched on Dawn’s remarkable career, her latest book, and the need for continued ocean exploration, in support of the UN #OceanDecade. Watch here ?? https://lnkd.in/eMxFDvaw #OceanExploration #DeepSea #Hydrospatial

?? Did you know you can explore the progress of Seabed 2030 through our interactive map? Slide to see how far we've come in mapping the global ocean floor. ?? 2024: Latest mapping data ?? 2014: Where we started Access it here: https://lnkd.in/d9VdEzdr #Seabed2030 #OceanMapping #SeabedMapping #Hydrography #Hydrospatial

Last week Kongsberg Discovery attended the 6th?Pacific mapping meeting in Fiji. The event included two separate group meetings: the GEBCO annual meeting and the Pacific Seabed 2030 project meeting. The two meetings gathered 90 participants from all over the world, including many Pacific hydrographic organizations, local dignitaries, and global mapping leaders. The General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) Guiding Committee gathered for their annual meeting. The GEBCO is a organization for the global chart and have a shared ownership from IHO and IOC. The Guiding Committee joined to discuss the current state of the group, the strategy and the implementation of the strategy for the future. Arne Hestnes is part of the Technical Subcommittee for GEBCO - General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans and attended on behalf of Kongsberg Discovery. The Seabed 2030 gathered for a workshop on bathymetric tools, several presentations on the mapping efforts in the Pacific, and discussions on the strategy to increase the mapping coverage in the Pacific regions.?To that end, the Seabed 2030 project announced 3 new partnerships with both industry and government institutions – Hexagon, AusSeabed (Geoscience Australia), and Revelare Hydrospatial. The mapping efforts are important for both navigation safety in the region, but also in the EEZ discussions for the individual countries to determine economic control over resources in the ocean. “It was great to see so many participants and valuable contributions from the South Pacific Island states including the host nation, which put a focus on a region that has ocean conservation and a proud maritime heritage in its core,” said Martin Gutowski, Vice President of Sales and Marketing in APAC. #Seabed2030 #Seabedmapping #KONGSBERG #ProtectingPeopleandPlanet

?? We’re delighted to welcome our newest partner onboard to boost ocean mapping efforts across Asia-Pacific. Australian-based Revelare Hydrospatial is a specialist in hydrographic and geophysical surveys. Their expertise will significantly enhance collaborative efforts to complete a map of the world’s ocean, especially in the South Pacific where accurate ocean mapping and geohazard data can support regional safety and sustainable development. ?? Speaking about the partnership, the company’s Principal Geophysicist, Dr Elizabeth Johnstone, said: “By contributing to this project, we’re helping deliver crucial insights that enable Pacific communities to deepen their understanding of marine and terrestrial connections, better prepare for geohazards, and protect essential marine ecosystems.” Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/d-zrv4MP #OceanSurveys #Hydrography #Hydrospatial

Great to see Natalie Cornish from our Southern Ocean Center representing Seabed 2030 at #HYDRO2024 ??? A multi-disciplinary scientist with a background in hydrography, GIS and remote sensing, Natalie brings her extensive experience in environmental mapping to her role as hydrographic data manager at the Southern Ocean Center. Connect with Natalie to explore how you can contribute to supporting marine science and advancing ocean stewardship. #Hydro24 #Seabed2030 #Hydrography #Hydrospatial

???? And that’s a wrap! After two days of insightful discussions,?Seabed 2030’s participation at the?Paris Peace Forum has come to an end, and?will continue in the background over the next 12 months. ??? We are honoured to have our initiative be a part of their official projects, and look forward to continuing to advance our mission, for people and planet. Thank you to the Paris Peace Forum for this opportunity,?and to all who have connected with us for your support. Stephen Hall #PPF24 #Seabed2030 #Collaboration #Hydrospatial